Question

A city has 5 new houses for every 9 old houses. If there are 35 new houses in the city, how many old houses are there?

A.
61
B.
65
C.
63
D.
68

Answer 1

35/5 = 7

7 * 9 = 63

Therefore, there are 63 (C) old houses in the city.

Answer 2

C.) 63

Explanation:

You know what you insisted on me answering, so I'll answer here.

35 ÷ 5 = 7

7 x 9 = 63